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Angels & Airwaves on Tour
Although blink-182 guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge is also the creative engine behind Angels & Airwaves, his two bands couldn't be more different. That's especially evident live: Although both groups offer up energetic sets, the Angels & Airwaves experience hews toward epic, heart-racing rock ‘n' roll. DeLonge is a soulful, passionate frontman who takes vocal and physical cues from charismatic superstar frontmen — think U2's Bono and Coldplay's Chris Martin — while his bandmates bash out soundscapes around him.
Over the years, Angels & Airwaves have toured with Weezer, appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, and landed spots at the Reading & Leeds Festivals. In 2019, the band embarked on their first tour in seven years and celebrated the occasion by releasing a keyboard-heavy, 1980s throwback single, "Rebel Girl."
Angels & Airwaves Background
When blink-182 went on hiatus in early 2005, DeLonge didn't miss a beat: He hunkered down in a home studio and crafted music for a new project that he dubbed Angels & Airwaves (sometimes abbreviated as AVA, in no small part because it's also the name of DeLonge's daughter). Although blink-182 favored brisk pop-punk, DeLonge's new tunes were cinematic rock indebted to U2 and '80s synth-pop, and buoyed by chiming synths and guitars.
Despite the different sound, Angels & Airwaves immediately connected with fans. The band's first two albums, 2006's gold-certified We Don't Need to Whisper and 2007's I-Empire, spawned five songs that made the Top 40 of Billboard's alternative songs chart — highlighted by 2006's "The Adventure," which peaked at No. 5. DeLonge's confidence grew with this success. Subsequent albums (including 2010's Love and 2011's Love: Pt. 2) boasted epic thematic concepts that explored philosophical and existential topics, as well as expansive sonic palettes with heavier guitars, prog flourishes and more experimental keyboards.
Ever ambitious, Angels & Airwaves also started dabbling in film projects. In 2008, they released the band origin documentary Start the Machine, while 2011 saw the release of the sci-fi-tinged Love. To go along with 2014's The Dream Walker, they even released an animated short called Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker.
I wanted to see Bad Suns and was a little disappointed in the sound quality. The lead mic was not hot enough. The band performed great but the sound was just not there. I will also not be coming back to this venue until the COVID testing mandate is lifted.
Fun show and great songs. Tom always has fun with the audience.
It was a memorable concert since COVID!! Bad Suns, My Kid Brother, and Angels & Airwaves were spectacular! I like how Tom was being himself and got the audience to engage with them!
Absolutely loved every aspect of this show! First, hats off to the performers, they killed it! Especially my Bad Suns babies, I love yall. Second, everything from security to merch stand to the bar was so wonderful. Prices were good, bartenders were great, we had such a fun time with the photo booth, and the bathrooms were so clean! 10/10 show, definitely going to come to more shows here at 310 Willie Nelson Blvd!!!
Great venue and music. Staff was excellent from bartenders to security.
Hello! We came to the venue to see Bad Suns who were awesome as usual! My son has a disability and the venue provided us with 2 seats with a great view of the stage which we really appreciated!
Beautiful place to see a show. Great experience for fans to enjoy live music.
Angels and Airwaves are awesome live the energy and Tom’s humor bring quite the live musical experience a must if they go to your town!
This concert was perfect from the beginning.. I bought the VIP package so I got to go in a different door & didn’t have to wait as long & a special VIP room upstairs! The venue was beautiful & spacious! Everyone that worked there was nice. The concert itself was amazing, AVA puts on the best show!!! I had awesome seats. Got the see the band go out to the buses after the show! Such an awesome night ❤️
The title says it all! Tom and the entire band was great!
This was an opportunity that I could check off my bucket list, I’ve loved Angels and Airwaves since the start. This show was without a doubt amazing. I’ve always been told that AVA never disappoints. If you ever have the chance to see them, do it. The venue was nice as well. I’ve been to the Hard Rock Live several times to see well-known groups.
Tom Delonge was absolutely incredible. His voice hasn’t sounded this good live since the late 90s. Overall acoustics were spot on. Venue design allowed for countless views of the stage. Best show of my entire life.
I missed the show because I got the day wrong 😭😭😭 I cried!
AVA concerts are always a spiritual homecoming. Whether you’re a passing fan or a self proclaimed Tombot (hi!) you will enjoy this concert experience beyond measure. Tom is selective in which songs he performs to ensure he can give his all, and always stops periodically for quality banter.
Best concert I have ever gone too. It was fun, with some humor in as well.
Angels & Airways with opening act Bad Suns was one of the best shows I have seen at Janus Live in a while. Both bands were on top of their games and of course their is no better place to see a show then Janus on a beautiful evening in late October.
Angels and airwaves were absolutely amazing. I saw them back to back nights and I'd do it again
My 1st time seeing them, they were as billed. There music is refreshing. Im an "Oldie" I Like staying young. Good music, Tight band. Great stories. A different sound which is awesome
Thomas and his band gave St Petersburg Florida one of his finest performances in his career and the audience couldn't be bothered to recognize it. There were maybe 100 actual fans in the crowd. The rest of the crowd seemed like they stumbled upon some random show in this courtyard-like venue and proceeded to be disappointed and uninterested in the spectacle taking place before them. Shame on all of you
Tom is an amazing performer! Please bring him back more often!
